Learn to Write From Your Heart and Share Talents with Other Creative Artists
Author/international speaker Charlotte Sista C Ferrell presents Straight from the Heart a day with workshops on heart writing, taking finances to heart, culminating in a free 3 hour friendship tea and talent showcase.
(PRWEB) February 9, 2005
Creative Black History Month Event
Name of Event: ÂStraight from the HeartÂ
Type of Event: Black History Month & pre ValentineÂs Day Celebration
Contact Person: Charlotte Sista C Ferrell 310 562 6889
Saturday February 12, 2005 11am  4:30 pm
Location: Community Center, Burton Chace Park 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Award-winning poet and author, Charlotte Sista C Ferrell & Guests presents, ÂStraight From the Heart, a day long event featuring two workshops : ÂHeart Writing (11 am-1pm, $25 donation); ÂTaking Your Finances to Heart seminar 1-2 pm, free), and a free Showcase Tea. The tea is a mixer showcasing readings from Sista CÂs book, From Pillows to Pillars as well as songs, poems, dance and book excerpts from her talented guests. Open mike slots will be available throughout the afternoon. The guest list includes professionals in the publishing, recording and entertainment industries. Donations support the work of event host, Mustardseed Ministries InternatÂl E. D.C., a non-profit health and creative-arts outreach ministry that provides peer leadership training and mentoring to youth and others.
ÂHeart Writing  workshop (11 am-1pm, $25 donation)
Learn what it means to write from your heart. Participate in three types of Âheart writing exercises. Learn ways to use ÂHeart Writing in your personal and professional life. Experience the health benefits of Writing from the Heart. Facilitated by Charlotte Sista C Ferrell, 10 yr nutrition and lifestyle columnist for US and Canadian media; University instructor and facilitator for science, health and creative arts courses; international speaker; author and recording artist.
ÂTaking Your Finances to Heart seminar( 1-2 pm, free)
A Âheart to heart discussion about taking charge of your finances so you can fund your dreams and protect your loved ones and assets. Seminar Leader is Mark Lintner, a Financial Planner and Insurance Representative with Mutual of Omaha. Participants will receive an up to $200 value individualized check up of key financial indicators
Free Friendship Tea & Talent Showcase 2- 4:30 pm
Romantic poetry reading from award winning poet & author, Charlotte Sista C Ferrell, whoÂll also be signing her book & CD, From Pillows to Pillars. Open mike throughout the afternoon featuring some of LAÂs finest poets, singers, dancers, writers.
All/any donations help cover materials and support the work of event host, Mustardseed Ministries InternatÂl E. D.C., a non-profit health and creative-arts outreach ministry that provides peer leadership training and mentoring to youth, veterans and others. To learn about volunteer and other activities write M. M.I. at 17252 Hawthorne Blvd. #221, Torrance CA 90504.
Contact Person: Charlotte Sista C Ferrell 310 562 6889 or 866 789 3772
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